Viscosity contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to gain escalated privileges. The issue is due to the setuid-set ViscosityHelper binary executing arbitrary scripts insecurely. This may allow a local attacker to use a symlink attack to gain elevated privileges.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Solution Unknown
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Third-party Verified,
Uncoordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Authentication Required
Solution
OSVDB is not aware of a solution for this vulnerability.
